Double delight for Priyanka in TT

Sports Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 18

Priyanka overpowered her opponents to emerge winner in the girls’ singles U-11 and U-13 categories in the Ludhiana District Table Tennis Championship that commenced at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium here on Saturday.

In the final (U-11), Priyanka outwitted Kavya Gupta (11-6, 11-9 and 11-7) to clinch the title and in the U-13 group, she outnumbered Jasmeen (11-8, 11-7 and 11-7) to win her second title.

Raghav in the boys’ singles U-13 section while Abhirwey in the boys’ U-11 category, stole limelight as they came out triumphant to wrap up the titles.

Raghav outplayed Anshuman (11-7, 11-9 and 12-10) whereas Abhirwey beat Divit (12-10, 11-6 and 11-8) to lay their hands on winners’ trophies.

Around 200 players are taking part in the championship in which competitions in different age categories are being held.

Other results:

Girls’ singles (U-15 quarterfinals): Jasreen bt Bhavya (11-9, 11-8 and 11-5); Sanya bt Yasnavi (11-4, 11-9 and 11-9); Sargam bt Bhavneet (11-5, 11-7 and 11-6); Jasmeen bt Priyanka (11-2, 11-3 and 11-9).

Boys’ singles (U-15 quarterfinals): Prabhjot bt Agrim (11-2, 113 and 11-9); Aryan bt Anuvas (11-8, 11-7 and 11-5); Tanish bt Raghav (11-7, 11-8 and 11-6); Vihaan bt Gobinder (11-7, 11-8 and 11-9).